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Popular car types in Johannesburg
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Johannesburg and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 26 October 2025.
Economy
HK$115+
Compact
HK$129+
Intermediate
HK$127+
People carrier
HK$249+
Full-size SUV
HK$452+
Mini
HK$104+
Premium
HK$488+
Luxury
HK$430+
Cheapflights insights for Johannesburg car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Johannesburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Johannesburg?
To get the best deal on a rental car in Johannesburg, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$186, which is about 531% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg?
In Johannesburg, the most affordable car hire company right now is Tempest Car Hire, offering prices from just HK$104.04/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Woodford, with rates starting at HK$815.24/day.
What is the best car rental company in Johannesburg?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Johannesburg is Woodford (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Woodford
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
10.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Johannesburg is June, when you can expect to pay HK$210/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Johannesburg is December (HK$256/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
HK$218
February
HK$225
March
HK$218
April
HK$241
May
HK$218
June
HK$210
July
HK$225
August
HK$225
September
HK$218
October
HK$249
November
HK$249
December
HK$256
What car do most people rent in Johannesburg?
Mini cars (Renault Kwid or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Johannesburg. Full-size cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?
Hertz has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Johannesburg at 9.
Top rental agencies in Johannesburg
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Johannesburg known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Johannesburg. Reviews were last updated on 26 October 2025.
Woodford
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Firefly
9 locations
Bluu
4 locations
keddy by Europcar
9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
6.0
1First Car Rental
8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Avis
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.4
Budget
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.5
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
7.1
Europcar
2 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.8
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from Budget?
Budget offers hire cars in Johannesburg for about HK$11,843 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Johannesburg?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Johannesburg check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Johannesburg. Deals were last updated on 26 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Johannesburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$17+).
Hybrid
HK$34+
Petrol/Diesel
HK$17+